Oblivion Character Overhaul - Advanced Edition

⭐ ⭐⭐ (1,974 endorsements) 📥 221,826 downloads 📌 v1.5 📅 5/17/2022
⚪ Last updated 2023

By nuska and Dispensation · NPC

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/3/2023 📅 Created: 5/17/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ OBSE — Oblivion Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 UOP — Unofficial Oblivion Patch Download ↗
3📦 Oblivion Character Overhaul v2 Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #2 of 51 NPC mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

  • []Cleaned of all ITMs, dirty, wild and stats edits. Removed all non-hair/eyes/facegen related edits by using Automation Tools. Removed 3 wild edits in NPCs in the original plugin (0001D9D8, 000234B7, & 00034E7E). No other mod author has cleaned these, as far as I am aware.[/]
    • []Moved NPC edits to a separate plugin, to be deactivated and imported into the bashed patch for maximum compatibility with all other mods.[/]
      • []Can choose between either OCOv2 hairstyles or vanilla hairstyles (vanilla hairstyles look great when combined with Oblivion Upscaled Textures (OUT)).[/]
        • []Fully integrated the following mods into this mod (you no longer need to use these mods with Oblivion Character Overhaul - Advanced Edition):[/]
          • []Oblivion Character Overhaul V2 - DLC Faces (version 1. 4)[/]

            []OCOv2 - Elven NPCs Eyes Fix Filter Patch (version 1. 3)[/]

            []OCOv2 Nord and Redguard Eyes Fix (version 1. 0)[/]

            []Properly Named Eyes for OCOv2 (version 1. 3)[/]

            []No mods other than the above four mods were integrated into Advanced Edition (mainly because I have full control over most of the above mods and they have no more updates needed for them, as well as being open permission mods).[/]

            • []Carried forward the Unofficial Oblivion Patch's Race Description change in High Elf record 00019204.[/]
              • []Female Dremora from the original mod are kept present still. If for whatever reason you don't want female Dremora, it's as simple as removing the Actors. ACBS bash tag from Oblivion_Character_Overhaul_Faces.esp. The female Dremora changes won't get imported from this plugin into the bashed patch then.[/]
                • []The Vanilla Hairs file keeps the original OCOv2 hair changes done to the NPCs Adeo and Grakedrig Ulfri. This file has no other edits to hairstyles and hair lengths.[/]
                  • []Made it so that you can still use the OCOv2 Hairstyles in the Vanilla Hairstyles file for the player character only, provided that you use the bashed patch tweak 'Tweak Races -> Races Have All Hairs' to enable them.[/]
                    • []Removed Order eyes from all races so that Wrye Bash's NPC Checker bashed patch patcher doesn't assign the Order eyes to any NPCs with no eyes set. The existing few NPCs with Order eyes in the vanilla game have been given different eyes instead too.[/]

                      Download and install only one main file on this mod page, choosing either OCOv2 Hairstyles or Vanilla Hairstyles, based on your personal preference.

                      Requires the meshes and textures from Oblivion Character Overhaul version 2 (but use my replacer ESP instead of the original mod's ESP).

                      Requires Wrye Bash. I

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A cleaned replacer ESP for Oblivion Character Overhaul v2, removing dirty edits and stat changes. NPC edits are isolated in a separate filter ESP for bashed patch integration. For modders and players seeking a stable, patch-friendly version of the popular overhaul.

✨ Key Features

Replacer ESP for Oblivion Character Overhaul version 2
Cleaned of all dirty and wild edits and stats changes
NPC edits kept in a separate filter ESP for deactivation and bashed patch import

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • High community trust with 1,974 endorsements and over 221k downloads
  • Clean ESP reduces conflicts and improves stability for modded setups
  • Separate filter ESP gives advanced users control over NPC edits via bashed patch

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires the original Oblivion Character Overhaul v2 as a base, adding an extra dependency
  • Last updated in 2023, so may not be fully tested with the latest modding tools or patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Oblivion modders who want a cleaner, more compatible version of OCO v2 and are comfortable with bashed patches. Skip if you're new to modding or prefer an all-in-one overhaul without extra steps.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to install the original Oblivion Character Overhaul v2 first, then overwrite with this replacer ESP.
  • Use Wrye Bash to rebuild your bashed patch and import the NPC edits from the filter ESP for best results.
  • Deactivate the filter ESP after importing to avoid conflicts, as the author intended.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Oblivion Mods
Author
nuska and Dispensation
Version
1.5
Downloads
221,826
Endorsements
1,974
Category
NPC
Created
5/17/2022
Updated
6/3/2023

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